ch.15
A Father's Strength
Gohan faced off against Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
"You Saiyans are definitely worth of experimentation. Super Saiyan and now a second level? That should make for some excellent lab tests."
"That's not going to happen", Gohan replied. "I'm not going to let you use me as a lab rat."
"A lab rat? I have much better experiments planned for you Saiyan. A lab rat is such an insult to such a great scientist as myself."
"I thought you were getting bored with talking."
"I guess you're right. Since you're going all out in the first round I guess I will to." Captain Kurotsuchi then placed his sword out in front of him. "Bankai. Konjiki Ashisogi Jizo!"
Gohan watched with surprise as a huge caterpillar appeared from Mayuri's Zanpakuto. The creature emitted purple fumes from its mouth that began to surround the entire area. Several blades also appeared from the caterpillar's body.
Gohan had no idea what the power of his opponent's Bankai was, but he figured it was best to try and stay away from the smoke. As he flew out of distance, the purple fumes entered his left arm, paralyzing it. He tried to lift it up, but it wouldn't budge.
"Is this, poison?"
"Indeed it is. Good luck trying to use your energy attacks with only one arm."
"Don't worry, that won't be a problem for me. Just wait and see."
Gohan remembered all too well what using one arm was like. It took everything he had to defeat Cell. He knew that he could now do it again. All he had to do was dodge this poison and fire his energy blasts from a distance.
"Kamehameha!"
Gohan fired the energy blast at Captain Mayuri and ended up hitting his Bankai. The caterpillar was unaffected from the blast and started flying at Gohan. The Saiyan moved higher into the air and fired another energy attack at the Captain. The blast hit him and he stumbled backwards. He quickly got up and the caterpillar was flying at Gohan again.
As the monster came at him, he knew that he had to think of a plan. He wished that he could move in closer, but the poison was engulfing the entire area. A plan had now came into his mind. It was risky, but Gohan knew that this was the only way to destroy the Captain's Bankai.
The monster was even closer now and Gohan jumped onto the back of the caterpillar. He began to charge a Kamehameha. He could already feel the poison seeping into his body. The Saiyan knew that he didn't have much longer to carry out this plan.
He lifted up his arm and yelled, "Kamehameha!"
The energy blast formed in Gohan's right hand and flew into Mayuri's Bankai. The creature exploded around him and Gohan flew away from the destruction. Just then, he felt a sword plunged into his other arm. He yelled and fell to the ground.
"I figured you were going to do something like that. I prepared myself and thought one move ahead of you. You said before that you only needed one arm to fire an energy attack. I guess that means you are no longer able to fight. Now that you can no longer move yourself, you will be very easy to experiment on."
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi removed the sword from Gohan and watched with delight as he fell to the ground. He had never experimented on a Saiyan before and was extremely happy.
"Getsuga Tensho!"
Just then, a black blast of energy was fired at the Captain. The Captain was thrown into the ground. Gohan looked around and saw his Dad in a Soul Reaper's uniform.
"Dad. You're here."
Goku appeared next to his son. He took out a Senzu Bean and gave it to him. He instantly got up and started moving around.
"I'm going to help you. This guy is not someone you should take lightly."
"I know son. I want you to fly back to the Seireitei. I need to do this on my own."
"Are you sure?", Gohan asked.
"Of course I am. I may not have my original powers, but I'm sure I'll do just fine."
"If you say so. Good luck.", Gohan said.
"Thanks."
Gohan flew back towards the Seireitei. Goku then turned and faced Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi. He had now gotten up with a stunned expression on his face.
"I guess you must be his father."
"And I guess you know what happens when someone tries to mess with a father's son."
"Such tough words. What was that you gave to him? As soon as he ate it, he just got back up like his wounds were nothing."
"That's none of your concern."
"If you say so. A father and son being experimented on would be quite fascinating. I'll immobilize you and then I'll deal with your son later."
"I wouldn't get too cocky if I were you."
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi then flew at Goku and he attacked the Captain back.